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Axalta Awarded 2023 Edison Awards for Innovation
Axalta products were recognized in the Sustainability, Smart Transportation and Material Science categories.
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Intumescent Coating Provides Up to 3 Hours of Fire Protection
PPG Steelguard 951 coating is designed to provide protection against fire and corrosion.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 11th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 11th quarter of project work (October-December 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. In this reporting period, our main effort concentrated on the continuous development of a computer-aided tool for sustainability assessment and decision making, with a focus on the coding for the decision making. The tool is currently able to assess a process’ sustainability performance, after a set of sustainability indicators are selected, and plant data are input.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 7th Quarterly Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation. Our last report described the results from experiments of EO with a Magnéli phase Ti4O7 anode on the degradation of eight perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs). In this seven quarter report, we describe work to further explore how the degradation of different PFAAs are related to their molecular structures.
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Trends in EV Finishing
As OEMs put more electric vehicles — a.k.a., “green” vehicles — on the road, their colors aren’t, well, green.
Read MoreMy/Mine, Our/Ours – A Reflection on Pronouns
Avoid pronouns that imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority over others.
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Multistage Wash System for Continuous Cleaning Efficiency
Gas-heated conveyor parts washing system is said to provide continuous, efficient cleaning throughout the multiple stages of the system.
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How to Build a Powder Coating Brand
Maui Powder Works, a 2022 Products Finishing Top Shop, shares the story behind how it grew from an island job shop to a recognized voice in the finishing community.
Read MoreNASF Awards Committee Seeks Industry Awards Nominations
Each year The NASF honors leaders who have selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the surface finishing industry. NASF’s Industry Awards recognize volunteers who work to push the association forward on both the local and national levels.
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PCI Names 2023 Board of Directors, Executive Officers
The next individuals serving on PCI's board of directors and as executive officers have been selected.
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